Saint Charles Oktoberfest 5K, 10K
The 9th Annual Race at the Saint Charles Oktoberfest will feature 5K and 10K distances throughout the historic St. Charles area - including the Katy Trail and Frenchtown. The finish line is at the Saint Charles Oktoberfest festival, where you can enjoy many post-race activities.
***All participants are guaranteed a shirt, custom race bib, and Finisher’s medal. This year’s race is limited to 1,000 participants.***
***No refunds will be issued for inclement weather or if you are unable to attend for any reason. No transferring of race registration is allowed.***
Registration fees
5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00May 8 – Aug 31
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$35.00Sep 1 – Sep 25
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$40.00Sep 26 – Sep 29
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10K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$35.00May 8 – Aug 31
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$40.00Sep 1 – Sep 25
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$45.00Sep 26 – Sep 29
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5K Handcycle Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00May 8 – Aug 31
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$35.00Sep 1 – Sep 25
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$40.00Sep 26 – Sep 29
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10K Handcycle Closed
Online registration closed-
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$35.00May 8 – Aug 31
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$40.00Sep 1 – Sep 25
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$45.00Sep 26 – Sep 29
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Additional Event Information
Start Times
- 10K/5K – 8:30 am
- As we have in the past, the 10K and 5K hand Cyclers will start at 8:30 am, with 10K and 5K runners and walkers following.
Location
Historic Saint Charles. The Start is on Riverside Drive near the Lewis and Clark Boat House and the Finish is on the Katy Trail near the Lewis and Clark Boat House at the Saint Charles Oktoberfest festival.
Swag
All participants will receive a Finisher’s medal and themed shirt.
Shirt sizes available: Child Small, Medium, Large, and Adult Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL. Deadline to guarantee your T-shirt is September 1, 2019. T-shirts will only be available while supplies last.
Post Race
Water and A&W Root Beer is available at the finish line. Participants over 21 years of age will receive one FREE beer at the Bud Light Beer Zone after the race. There will be a ticket on your bib to redeem for your free beer. Race participants 21+ will also receive a free beer bracelet that allows them to drink at the festival.
Registration
Registration is now open to the first 1,000 participants.
Packet Pick-up
- Packet pick-up is at Fleet Feet St. Charles located at 3813 Mexico Rd. Saint Charles, MO 63303
- Friday September 27 – 4pm to 6pm
- Saturday September 28 – 12pm to 4pm
- The morning of the race, packet pick up/registration is in the Lewis and Clark Boathouse parking lot near the Katy Trail
- Sunday September 29 – 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Course
The fast flat course winds through the best of what St. Charles has to offer – historic Main Street, Frenchtown District, and even the scenic Katy Trail! All while ending in one of the biggest riverfront festivals in St. Charles – the Saint Charles Oktoberfest!
See course map at the bottom of the page or click here.
Awards
The awards ceremony will take place in the Bud Light Beer Zone Tent located at the Saint Charles Oktoberfest. 5K and 10K awards will be presented to (female and male) first, second and third place overall finishers. 5K and 10K first place female and male finishers will also be given awards in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over. 5K and 10K Hand Cycle Division Awards will be presented (female and male) to first, second, and third place overall. All 10K, 5K, and 1M participants will receive a commemorative medal.
Results
- 2018 – Awards / Overall
- 2017 – Awards / Overall
- 2016 – Awards / Overall
- 2015 – Awards / Overall
- 2014 – Awards / Overall
- 2013 – Overall
***All participants are guaranteed a shirt, custom race bib, and Finisher’s medal. This year’s race is limited to 1,000 participants.***
***No refunds will be issued for inclement weather or if you are unable to attend for any reason. No transferring of race registration is allowed.***
Course Map
Contact information
- Event contact
- Saint Charles Oktoberfest
- Website
- Visit website